Comparison

iTranslate Translator vs Microsoft Translator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTranslate Translator

Break language barriers with this comprehensive translation app. Translate text, voice, websites, and even objects using your camera. Offers offline mode and a custom phrasebook for personalized learning and travel.

Highlights
  • Text translation in over 100 languages
  • Voice-to-voice conversations
  • Camera translation (Lens & AR Mode)
  • Offline translation mode
  • Custom Phrasebook
  • Website translation
  • Dictionary with synonyms
Features
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iTranslate is one of the leading translation and dictionary apps designed to help you break language barriers with ease. Seamlessly translate text, websites, objects, or start voice-to-voice conversations in over 100 languages. Our unique Custom Phrasebook feature allows you to learn new languages and create personalized collections of phrases for various life situations. And if you need to use iTranslate abroad, our Offline Mode allows you to forget about paying expensive roaming charges. FEATURES: • Text translations in over 100 languages. • Phrasebook - with over 250 predefined phrases. • Different dialects available. • Dictionaries with synonyms and different meanings. • Widgets & Flashcards: Learn a new phrase or word each day, directly from your home screen! • Pronunciation in male or female voices. • Transliteration, Sharing, Favorites, History, and much more. • Custom Phrasebook - to create your own collection of phrases. • Keyboard Extension. • Lens: Use your camera to instantly translate menus or signs and more. • AR Mode for Real-time Object Translation • Offline translation mode. • Voice-to-Voice conversations. • Website translation • Verb conjugations in different tenses. LOVED AND TRUSTED BY MILLIONS • 200 million downloads and over 1 million App Store reviews! • Featured many times in Apple TV ads and on the App Store SUPPORT Visit https://www.itranslate.com/support/ or contact us at help@itranslate.com Supported languages & dialects for translation: Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Chichewa, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Myanmar (Burmese), Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sesotho, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, Yoruba, Zulu --- Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: * Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.itranslate.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.itranslate.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Rights: https://www.itranslate.com/privacy-policy#InformationCaliforniaPrivacyRights An internet connection is required to use the app. To use the offline mode, you need to download language packs.

About

Microsoft Translator

Break down language barriers with this app that translates text, speech, images, and group conversations in over 100 languages. It's ideal for travelers, students, and professionals needing to communicate across cultures.

Highlights
  • Translate text, speech, and images
  • Supports over 100 languages
  • Real-time group conversation translation
  • Navigate conversations with transcripts and chapters
  • Intuitive interface
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Break language barriers instantly with Microsoft Translator. Translate text, speech, and images in over 100 languages — for free. Whether you're traveling, navigating daily life, or working across languages, Microsoft Translator helps you communicate quickly and confidently. Key features: • Translate text in 100+ languages • Real-time speech translation • Translate text in images Note: The multi-device conversation feature has been retired. With a simple, intuitive interface and high-quality translations, Microsoft Translator makes it easy to connect with people anywhere in the world. Get started today and communicate without limits. Explore supported languages at https://aka.ms/applanguages

Screenshots

iTranslate Translator4 screens
Microsoft Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microsoft Translator at none against iTranslate Translator's 16. iTranslate Translator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (68% vs 44%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iTranslate Translator sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Microsoft Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iTranslate Translator against 4.8 for Microsoft Translator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 527K and 158K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of iTranslate Translator's written reviews are positive against 44% of Microsoft Translator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTranslate Translator ships an update weekly, Microsoft Translator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iTranslate Translator versus Microsoft Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTranslate TranslatorMicrosoft Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (527K ratings)4.8 (158K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better44.2% of reviews
Number of ratings527K — better158K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.Microsoft Corporation

Customer experience

iTranslate Translator

All ratings527,214 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews2,535 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative26.9%

Microsoft Translator

All ratings158,207 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews572 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative46.0%

User reviews

iTranslate Translator

From 527K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth translations
  • 💡 Helpful for language learning
  • 🌐 Supports many languages

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🔇 Annoying ads and popups

Microsoft Translator

From 158K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent translation accuracy
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 💡 Offline translation capability
  • 🗣️ Accurate voice translation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance with certain language pairs
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed translation options (e.g. Pinyin for Chinese)
  • 🗑️ Difficult to clear translation history
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection for some features
  • 💻 Suboptimal experience on tablets and larger screens

Bugs and requests

iTranslate Translator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when typing too fast
  • Keyboard issues on Apple Watch
  • Incorrect translations for certain languages

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline translation mode
  • Improved language detection
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with messaging apps

Microsoft Translator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when translating certain types of content
  • Issues with camera-based translation feature
  • Problems with text-to-speech functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more language options, including less common ones
  • Improve translation accuracy for specialized vocabulary and idioms
  • Provide more customization options (e.g. translation speed, font size)
  • Integrate with more third-party apps and services
  • Enhance offline capabilities for all supported languages

In-app purchases

12 purchases

iTranslate Translator

Subscriptions12
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Weekly with FT7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly with free trial7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 month7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 month$14.991 Month
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • iTranslate PRO - 2 months7 Days trial$14.992 Months
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 year$89.001 Year
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 year7 Days trial$89.001 Year
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 year7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Microsoft Translator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTranslate Translator free?
iTranslate Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microsoft Translator free?
Microsoft Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTranslate Translator or Microsoft Translator?
Microsoft Translator is rated higher. iTranslate Translator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 527K ratings, while Microsoft Translator averages 4.8 from 158K ratings.
Do iTranslate Translator or Microsoft Translator have ads?
Neither iTranslate Translator nor Microsoft Translator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTranslate Translator or Microsoft Translator?
iTranslate Translator ships an update weekly, and Microsoft Translator every 6 weeks. Most recently, iTranslate Translator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Microsoft Translator on September 24, 2026.

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